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IREN Limited (IREN) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock doesn't suggest further strength down the road.

The stock market is having a sale right now on memory and storage stocks. Many of the biggest, high-flying names that have been dominant on the market this year are all down big. Micron Technology (MU +6.24%), Western Digital (WDC +8.36%), and Sandisk (SNDK +8.01%) have all declined by more than 20%, with the largest declines on this list at over 36%.

Is this a great reckoning taking place in the industry, or is this just a brief pause before the next stage of the rally for these growth stocks? Here's a look at how much these stocks are down right now, how their valuations look, and if they could be good buys on the dip.

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Micron has been iconic of the run-up in memory stocks this year, with its valuation at one point reaching nearly $1.4 trillion, making it among the most valuable companies in the world. That's around what electric vehicle maker Tesla is worth right now.

It's been a tremendous run for Micron, whose shares have soared more than 1,000% in five years. But in the past month, they're down roughly 24%. The big question is whether this is profit-taking or a sign of a greater bearish trend ahead.

Micron's fundamentals have been impressive as the company has generated an incredible $90 billion in revenue over just its past four quarters, and its profit during that stretch has totaled more than $50 billion. It was only a few years ago that the company was struggling to stay out of the red.

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The boom in artificial intelligence (AI) has driven significant growth for the business. Trading at a lowly five times its estimated future profits (based on analyst expectations), the stock is an incredibly cheap-looking buy. But there is a risk: if the shortage in memory and storage products comes to an end and prices end up coming down, the party could be over. For investors who believe AI has unlocked a new normal in demand for memory and storage products, Micron's stock could still soar and be a good buy.

Western Digital One stock that's down even more than Micron is Western Digital, whose products are known for their external hard drives and the excellent stability they provide consumers with. In the past month, the stock has fallen by 35%, but its five-year gains remain impressive at around 900%.

As more data is stored in the cloud, there's a greater need for backups and for the storage solutions Western Digital offers. It has been experiencing strong growth as well, but its numbers are nowhere near as impressive as Micron's. Revenue over the past 12 months has totaled $11.8 billion, and profits have also been excellent, totaling $6.4 billion.

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Western Digital may be a bit less volatile in its growth, but it's also a more expensive stock to own, as it's trading at 25 times its estimated future earnings, which is a bit rich given that the S&P 500 average is a multiple of less than 22. This is a stock that may be due to go lower, as its growth hasn't been as strong as Micron's to justify its massive run-up in recent years.

Sandisk Sandisk spun off from Western Digital last year, and since then, it's been scorching hot, with gains totaling close to 3,900%. It's an astounding return that has resulted in the stock now having a higher valuation ($206 billion) than Western Digital ($168 billion), the company it spun off from.

Its NAND flash memory has been in high demand as it's used in memory cards and USB drives. With such tremendous gains, however, it may not be surprising to learn that its losses are the most significant on this list, with Sandisk's stock falling 36% in the past month.

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This business has turned around sharply from being unprofitable in recent fiscal years to now generating strong profit margins. The sudden and rapid improvement in its earnings due to rising prices, however, raises concerns about its dependence on and need for high prices to be profitable. That, combined with the stock also not being all that cheap, trading at 21 times its forward earnings, is a reason I wouldn't rush to buy Sandisk, even despite it trading lower of late.

ONDAS INC (ONDS) saw its shares surge in the last session with trading volume being higher than average. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions may not translate into further price increase in the near term.

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Česká energetická skupina ČEZ bude ve spolupráci s českým státem a společností Rolls-Royce SMR rozvíjet další lokality pro výstavbu malých modulárních reaktorů v České republice. Zástupci obou společností a ministr průmyslu a obchodu Karel Havlíček podepsali ve Velké Británii memorandum.

Společnost ČEZ dnes informovala o podepsání memoranda mezi českým státem, společností ČEZ a Rolls-Royce SMR, na jehož základě bude probíhat rozvoj dalších lokalit pro výstavbu malých modulárních reaktorů. Posuzují se především lokality v Moravskoslezském a Ústeckém kraji. První malý modulární reaktor od Rolls-Royce SMR by měl vzniknout ve Velké Británii v lokalitě Wylfa na ostrově Anglesey v severním Walesu. První malý modulární reaktor v Česku by měl vzniknout ve druhé polovině 30. let v Temelíně.

„Malé modulární reaktory jsou globální příležitostí pro český průmysl. Naše tradiční jaderné firmy mají dlouhou historii a unikátní know-how, které mohou díky své účasti na projektu malých modulárních reaktorů dále prohlubovat. První úspěchy jsme již zaznamenali, tradiční plzeňská jaderná společnost Škoda JS se stala jedním ze dvou dodavatelů klíčových komponent jaderného ostrova pro malé modulární reaktory Rolls-Royce SMR. A věřím, že to je pouze začátek. Britská společnost teprve začíná budovat svůj dodavatelský řetězec a my už v této fázi sledujeme velký zájem českých firem, které chtějí usilovat o svou pozici v globální konkurenci,“ uvedl člen představenstva společnosti ČEZ Tomáš Pleskač.

Akcie ČEZ Akcie společnosti ČEZ (BAACEZ) dnes na pražské burze posilují o 1,15 % na 1325,0 Kč. Na RM-SYSTÉMu akcie rostou o 1,38 % na 1324,0 Kč.

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Související odkazy ČEZ: Erste zvyšuje cílovou cenu z 1104 Kč na 1300 Kč při novém doporučení „hold“ ČEZ: Zvyšujeme cílovou cenu z 1044 Kč na 1150 Kč, doporučení měníme ze stupně "redukovat" na "držet" ČEZ: Oddo BHF zvyšuje cílovou cenu z 920 Kč na 1540 Kč s novým doporučením „Outperform“ ČEZ: Radim Fiala zvolen novým předsedou dozorčí rady ČEZ: J&T Banka zvyšuje cílovou cenu na 1332 Kč a mění investiční doporučení na „buy“

The team behind dYdX just launched a new exchange that lets you trade Tesla stock and a 50x leveraged perpetual contract from the same self-custodial wallet. Arcus, which went live on July 1 on Robinhood Chain, is what happens when a DeFi trading powerhouse and a retail brokerage giant decide traditional finance needs to live onchain.

The platform already processed nearly 285,000 transactions in its first week, racking up $33 million in trading volume and $15 million in total value locked.

What Arcus actually does Here’s the pitch: around 95 tokenized stock tokens available for fee-free trading, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. No waiting for the NYSE to open. No settlement delays. Just onchain representations of equities that trade whenever you want them to.

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Then there’s the spicier side. Arcus also offers 35 real-world asset perpetual futures contracts with leverage up to 50x. In English: you can take outsized bets on traditional assets using DeFi infrastructure, with no intermediary holding your funds.

The real kicker is composability. Tokenized stocks on Arcus can be used as collateral for perpetual futures positions. So if you’re holding Apple stock tokens, you can put them to work backing a leveraged trade.

Arcus runs on Robinhood Chain, a Layer-2 network built using Arbitrum Orbit technology. The platform is accessible in over 120 countries, though notably not in the US, Canada, or the UK. Eddie Zhang serves as CEO of the project, with dYdX founder Antonio Juliano sitting on the board. The team has been careful to note that Arcus operates separately from the dYdX v4 Chain, positioning it as a distinct product rather than a rebrand.

What this means for investors The planned ARCUS governance token is the obvious thing to watch. The team has indicated reserved allocations for the existing dYdX community, which could create interesting dynamics for current dYdX token holders. No tokens are available for trading yet.

The 50x leverage on RWA perpetuals deserves scrutiny. The platform’s decision to exclude the US, Canada, and the UK from its 120-country footprint is a preemptive compliance move, but the regulatory landscape for tokenized securities remains deeply unsettled globally.

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So, all things being equal, while this is a nice bounce, it really hasn’t fundamentally changed much as far as technical analysis is concerned. We’re just seeing more of the same behavior. There are, more likely than not, going to be a lot of sellers just above waiting to get involved, so at the first signs of exhaustion, there will be people very concerned about holding onto silver, would be my estimate.

To the downside, the $50 level has been both support and resistance in the past, mainly resistance though. It has been the top of the market multiple times until recently, going all the way back to the 1970s and the Hunt brothers trying to corner the market. Because of that, I would anticipate a lot of noise in that area if we do start to fall apart.

San Diego, California--(Newsfile Corp. - July 21, 2026) - Robbins LLP reminds stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of all investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Futu Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: FUTU) securities between May 24, 2023 and May 27, 2026. Futu Holdings Limited engages in the provision of digitalized securities brokerage and wealth management product distribution service in Hong Kong and internationally.

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What are the allegations?

Shareholders allege that Futu Holdings Limited misled investors regarding its business prospects. According to the complaint, during the class period, defendants failed to disclose to investors that:

Futu was not in compliance with the requirements of the CSRC, including because the Company continued to conduct securities business, public fund sales business and futures business in mainland China without obtaining the requisite licenses or approval;

Futu was reasonably likely to face regulatory penalties, including the disgorgement of ill-gotten gains and other penalties;

Futu's financial results were overstated; and

defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

Plaintiff alleges that on May 28, 2026, before the market opened, Futu issued a press release reporting financial results for the first quarter 2026, including net income of HK$831.0 million (US$106.0 million) after giving effect to the proposed penalties comprised of: "(i) confiscation of illegal gains of approximately RMB470 million [approximately $69.21 million USD], and (ii)

imposition of fines of approximately RMB1.38 billion, [approximately $20 billion USD] in an

aggregate amount of approximately RMB1.85 billion." The press release reported this adjustment under the Company's financial statements as "Others, net" in its statements of comprehensive income for the applicable period. On this news, Futu's stock price fell $5.31, or 4.8%, to close at $104.91 on May 28, 2026.

What can shareholders do now? You may be eligible to participate in the class action against Futu Holdings Limited Shareholders who wish to serve as lead plaintiff for the class must submit their papers to the court by August 25, 2026. The lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. You do not have to participate in the case to be eligible for a recovery. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member. For more information, click here.

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Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd (TSX-V:GMG, OTCQX:GMGMF) has signed a global exclusive memorandum of understanding (MOU) with French rail manufacturer Alstom to test and develop graphene products for the rail industry, with an initial focus on heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.

Under the agreement, GMG and Alstom will collaborate on evaluating, developing and commercializing graphene-based products for rail HVAC applications. The MOU is global and exclusive, according to the company.

Alstom is focused exclusively on the rail industry, producing products and services including high-speed and regional trains, metros, trams, signalling systems and rail infrastructure. The company employs about 87,800 people across 61 countries and reported revenue of €19.2 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026.

GMG CEO Craig Nicol wrote that the agreement provides an opportunity to introduce the company's graphene technology into the rail sector.

"Rail systems demand the highest standards of performance, durability and efficiency — and we believe graphene is uniquely positioned to deliver meaningful improvements across a range of applications,” Nicol said. “We look forward to working closely with the Alstom team to develop and commercialise graphene products that will help shape the future of rail."

GMG non-executive chairman and director Jack Perkowski described the agreement as a significant milestone for the company and said it could create an additional source of revenue.

"The fact that a company of Alstom's scale and technical sophistication has chosen to partner exclusively with GMG to evaluate develop and commercialize graphene-based products for the rail industry is a powerful validation of our technology and our team's capabilities,” Perkowski said. “This arrangement has the potential to open a new revenue stream for GMG and reinforces our strategy of targeting large, established industries where graphene's unique properties can deliver measurable, real-world impact."

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Arbor Trust Wealth Advisors LLC lowered its stake in shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL – Free Report) by 7.7% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 29,603 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock after selling 2,477 shares during the quarter. Apple accounts for 3.3% of Arbor Trust Wealth Advisors LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 7th biggest position. Arbor Trust Wealth Advisors LLC’s holdings in Apple were worth $7,513,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. First National Bank of Hutchinson lifted its stake in Apple by 24.6% during the fourth quarter. First National Bank of Hutchinson now owns 35,319 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock worth $8,845,000 after purchasing an additional 6,982 shares during the last quarter. Eagle Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Apple by 0.5% in the 4th quarter. Eagle Capital Management LLC now owns 54,085 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock worth $13,544,000 after purchasing an additional 272 shares in the last quarter. Brighton Jones LLC increased its position in shares of Apple by 14.8% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 537,314 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock valued at $134,554,000 after purchasing an additional 69,207 shares during the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC increased its position in shares of Apple by 4.2% during the 4th quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 66,857 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock valued at $16,742,000 after purchasing an additional 2,695 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Highview Capital Management LLC DE raised its holdings in shares of Apple by 2.4% during the 4th quarter. Highview Capital Management LLC DE now owns 50,264 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock valued at $12,587,000 after buying an additional 1,155 shares in the last quarter. 67.73% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Apple Here are the key news stories impacting Apple this week:

Positive Sentiment: Apple Intelligence reportedly received regulatory approval in China, potentially opening the door for a major new AI growth catalyst in one of Apple’s most important markets. Apple Intelligence Just Got the Green Light in China. What That Means for AAPL Stock. Positive Sentiment: Bank of America and Morgan Stanley both reiterated constructive views on Apple (AAPL) ahead of July 30 earnings, with analysts saying the company should beat Q3 expectations and that long-term AI and silicon strategy supports upside. BofA Analyst Sees Apple Beating Estimates in Q3 Results Apple’s Long-Term AI and Silicon Strategy Underpins Buy Rating and Unchanged $360 Price Target Positive Sentiment: Apple briefly overtook Nvidia in market value and reclaimed the “world’s most valuable company” crown, underscoring strong investor demand for its lower-capex AI strategy and durable cash generation. Apple Reclaims World’s Most Valuable Company Title at $4.9 Trillion Positive Sentiment: Several upbeat commentary pieces argue Apple’s AI approach avoids the massive infrastructure spending weighing on peers, while China partnership news with Alibaba could strengthen the company’s consumer AI strategy. Why Is Alibaba Stock Gaining Monday? Neutral Sentiment: Some articles highlight that Apple’s stock is near record highs and may be flashing technical warning signals after a strong run, suggesting traders may be cautious into earnings. Apple Stock Sends Major Warning Signal as Momentum Hits Peak Apple stock’s 12-day momentum triggers sell signal not seen since 2020 Negative Sentiment: Investors are also weighing legal risk from Apple’s lawsuit against OpenAI, which could signal rising competition in AI hardware and add uncertainty around Apple’s broader AI ambitions. Apple’s Sues OpenAI, But Leaves Jony Ives Out of It. Here’s Why Apple Stock Down 2.1% Shares of NASDAQ AAPL opened at $326.59 on Tuesday. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $304.29 and its 200 day moving average is $277.50. Apple Inc. has a 52 week low of $201.50 and a 52 week high of $334.99. The company has a quick ratio of 1.02, a current ratio of 1.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.70. The company has a market cap of $4.80 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 39.49, a PEG ratio of 2.90 and a beta of 1.10.

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The iPhone maker reported $2.01 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.95 by $0.06. The business had revenue of $111.18 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $109.46 billion. Apple had a net margin of 27.15% and a return on equity of 146.69%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 16.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.65 EPS. On average, equities research analysts expect that Apple Inc. will post 8.76 earnings per share for the current year.

Apple Increases Dividend The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, May 14th. Investors of record on Monday, May 11th were issued a dividend of $0.27 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, May 11th. This represents a $1.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.3%. This is a boost from Apple’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.26. Apple’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 13.06%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of research firms recently weighed in on AAPL. Maxim Group restated a “buy” rating and issued a $350.00 target price (up from $310.00) on shares of Apple in a research report on Tuesday, June 9th. Tigress Financial reiterated a “strong-buy” rating and set a $375.00 price target (up from $305.00) on shares of Apple in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. DA Davidson reissued a “neutral” rating and set a $270.00 price target on shares of Apple in a research note on Friday, May 1st. UBS Group set a $250.00 price objective on shares of Apple in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Finally, Evercore reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Apple in a research note on Wednesday, July 8th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have assigned a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Apple presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $322.43.

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Insider Buying and Selling In other Apple news, insider Ben Borders sold 1,274 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $290.00, for a total value of $369,460.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 38,713 shares in the company, valued at approximately $11,226,770. This trade represents a 3.19% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CFO Kevan Parekh sold 1,534 shares of Apple stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, April 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $275.00, for a total value of $421,850.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 13,366 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,675,650. This represents a 10.30% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 2,924 shares of company stock valued at $825,546 in the last ninety days. 0.06% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

About Apple (Free Report)

Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) is a multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California, founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. The company designs, develops and sells consumer electronics, software and services. Over its history Apple has evolved from personal computers to a broad portfolio that spans mobile devices, wearables, home entertainment and digital services.

Apple’s principal hardware products include the iPhone smartphone, iPad tablet, Mac personal computers, Apple Watch wearable devices and a range of accessories such as AirPods and HomePod.

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Fishman Jay A Ltd. MI lowered its holdings in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL – Free Report) by 2.9% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 898,698 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock after selling 27,032 shares during the period. Apple makes up 20.4% of Fishman Jay A Ltd. MI’s investment portfolio, making the stock its largest position. Fishman Jay A Ltd. MI’s holdings in Apple were worth $228,081,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of AAPL. Lifetime Wealth Management P.C. bought a new stake in shares of Apple during the 4th quarter worth $41,000. ROSS JOHNSON & Associates LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Apple by 1,800.0% in the 1st quarter. ROSS JOHNSON & Associates LLC now owns 190 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock worth $42,000 after purchasing an additional 180 shares in the last quarter. LSV Asset Management bought a new position in shares of Apple during the 4th quarter valued at about $65,000. Timmons Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Apple during the 4th quarter valued at about $69,000. Finally, Inspire Investing LLC purchased a new position in shares of Apple during the 4th quarter valued at about $76,000. 67.73% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Insiders Place Their Bets In related news, insider Ben Borders sold 116 shares of Apple stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $295.14, for a total value of $34,236.24. Following the sale, the insider owned 38,713 shares in the company, valued at $11,425,754.82. The trade was a 0.30% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, CFO Kevan Parekh sold 1,534 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, April 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $275.00, for a total transaction of $421,850.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 13,366 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,675,650. The trade was a 10.30% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 2,924 shares of company stock valued at $825,546 in the last ninety days. 0.06% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth AAPL has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “hold” rating on shares of Apple in a research report on Tuesday, June 9th. Barclays reaffirmed an “underweight” rating on shares of Apple in a research note on Tuesday, June 9th. Monness Crespi & Hardt upped their price target on shares of Apple from $315.00 to $335.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, May 1st. Morgan Stanley reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of Apple in a report on Monday. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada set a $365.00 target price on Apple in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have given a Buy rating, nine have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $322.43.

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Apple News Roundup Here are the key news stories impacting Apple this week:

Positive Sentiment: Apple Intelligence reportedly received regulatory approval in China, potentially opening the door for a major new AI growth catalyst in one of Apple’s most important markets. Apple Intelligence Just Got the Green Light in China. What That Means for AAPL Stock. Positive Sentiment: Bank of America and Morgan Stanley both reiterated constructive views on Apple (AAPL) ahead of July 30 earnings, with analysts saying the company should beat Q3 expectations and that long-term AI and silicon strategy supports upside. BofA Analyst Sees Apple Beating Estimates in Q3 Results Apple’s Long-Term AI and Silicon Strategy Underpins Buy Rating and Unchanged $360 Price Target Positive Sentiment: Apple briefly overtook Nvidia in market value and reclaimed the “world’s most valuable company” crown, underscoring strong investor demand for its lower-capex AI strategy and durable cash generation. Apple Reclaims World’s Most Valuable Company Title at $4.9 Trillion Positive Sentiment: Several upbeat commentary pieces argue Apple’s AI approach avoids the massive infrastructure spending weighing on peers, while China partnership news with Alibaba could strengthen the company’s consumer AI strategy. Why Is Alibaba Stock Gaining Monday? Neutral Sentiment: Some articles highlight that Apple’s stock is near record highs and may be flashing technical warning signals after a strong run, suggesting traders may be cautious into earnings. Apple Stock Sends Major Warning Signal as Momentum Hits Peak Apple stock’s 12-day momentum triggers sell signal not seen since 2020 Negative Sentiment: Investors are also weighing legal risk from Apple’s lawsuit against OpenAI, which could signal rising competition in AI hardware and add uncertainty around Apple’s broader AI ambitions. Apple’s Sues OpenAI, But Leaves Jony Ives Out of It. Here’s Why Apple Price Performance Shares of Apple stock opened at $326.59 on Tuesday. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $304.29 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $277.50. Apple Inc. has a 12-month low of $201.50 and a 12-month high of $334.99. The firm has a market cap of $4.80 trillion, a PE ratio of 39.49, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.90 and a beta of 1.10. The company has a quick ratio of 1.02, a current ratio of 1.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.70.

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The iPhone maker reported $2.01 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.95 by $0.06. Apple had a return on equity of 146.69% and a net margin of 27.15%.The company had revenue of $111.18 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $109.46 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.65 earnings per share. Apple’s quarterly revenue was up 16.6% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities analysts expect that Apple Inc. will post 8.76 EPS for the current year.

Apple Increases Dividend The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, May 14th. Stockholders of record on Monday, May 11th were given a $0.27 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, May 11th. This represents a $1.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.3%. This is an increase from Apple’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.26. Apple’s dividend payout ratio is 13.06%.

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Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) is a multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California, founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. The company designs, develops and sells consumer electronics, software and services. Over its history Apple has evolved from personal computers to a broad portfolio that spans mobile devices, wearables, home entertainment and digital services.

Apple’s principal hardware products include the iPhone smartphone, iPad tablet, Mac personal computers, Apple Watch wearable devices and a range of accessories such as AirPods and HomePod.

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Flatrock Wealth Partners LLC purchased a new position in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL – Free Report) during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 58,234 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock, valued at approximately $14,779,000. Apple makes up 6.6% of Flatrock Wealth Partners LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its biggest holding.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Reyes Financial Architecture Inc. lifted its stake in Apple by 0.4% during the third quarter. Reyes Financial Architecture Inc. now owns 9,898 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock valued at $2,520,000 after purchasing an additional 37 shares during the last quarter. WESPAC Advisors LLC grew its position in Apple by 0.3% in the fourth quarter. WESPAC Advisors LLC now owns 12,326 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock worth $3,351,000 after buying an additional 39 shares during the last quarter. Interactive Financial Advisors Inc. grew its position in Apple by 4.0% in the fourth quarter. Interactive Financial Advisors Inc. now owns 1,051 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock worth $286,000 after buying an additional 40 shares during the last quarter. Sugar Maple Asset Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Apple by 2.0% in the first quarter. Sugar Maple Asset Management LLC now owns 2,029 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock valued at $515,000 after buying an additional 40 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Orion Investment Co lifted its position in shares of Apple by 0.3% during the 4th quarter. Orion Investment Co now owns 14,354 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock valued at $3,902,000 after acquiring an additional 41 shares during the last quarter. 67.73% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Apple Trading Down 2.1% Shares of NASDAQ:AAPL opened at $326.59 on Tuesday. Apple Inc. has a 1 year low of $201.50 and a 1 year high of $334.99. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $304.29 and a 200 day moving average price of $277.50. The stock has a market capitalization of $4.80 trillion, a PE ratio of 39.49, a P/E/G ratio of 2.90 and a beta of 1.10. The company has a current ratio of 1.07, a quick ratio of 1.02 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.70.

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 30th. The iPhone maker reported $2.01 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.95 by $0.06. Apple had a return on equity of 146.69% and a net margin of 27.15%.The business had revenue of $111.18 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $109.46 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.65 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 16.6% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts expect that Apple Inc. will post 8.76 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Apple Increases Dividend The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, May 14th. Investors of record on Monday, May 11th were paid a dividend of $0.27 per share. This represents a $1.08 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.3%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, May 11th. This is an increase from Apple’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.26. Apple’s dividend payout ratio is currently 13.06%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets Several brokerages have recently commented on AAPL. DA Davidson reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $270.00 target price on shares of Apple in a report on Friday, May 1st. BNP Paribas Exane raised Apple from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $300.00 price target on the stock in a research note on Friday, April 17th. UBS Group set a $250.00 price target on shares of Apple in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “hold” rating on shares of Apple in a research report on Tuesday, June 9th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Apple in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have given a Buy rating, nine have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Apple has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $322.43.

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Insiders Place Their Bets In related news, insider Ben Borders sold 116 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $295.14, for a total value of $34,236.24. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 38,713 shares in the company, valued at approximately $11,425,754.82. This represents a 0.30% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, CFO Kevan Parekh sold 1,534 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, April 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $275.00, for a total transaction of $421,850.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 13,366 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,675,650. This represents a 10.30% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last three months, insiders sold 2,924 shares of company stock valued at $825,546. Insiders own 0.06% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Apple Here are the key news stories impacting Apple this week:

Positive Sentiment: Apple Intelligence reportedly received regulatory approval in China, potentially opening the door for a major new AI growth catalyst in one of Apple’s most important markets. Apple Intelligence Just Got the Green Light in China. What That Means for AAPL Stock. Positive Sentiment: Bank of America and Morgan Stanley both reiterated constructive views on Apple (AAPL) ahead of July 30 earnings, with analysts saying the company should beat Q3 expectations and that long-term AI and silicon strategy supports upside. BofA Analyst Sees Apple Beating Estimates in Q3 Results Apple’s Long-Term AI and Silicon Strategy Underpins Buy Rating and Unchanged $360 Price Target Positive Sentiment: Apple briefly overtook Nvidia in market value and reclaimed the “world’s most valuable company” crown, underscoring strong investor demand for its lower-capex AI strategy and durable cash generation. Apple Reclaims World’s Most Valuable Company Title at $4.9 Trillion Positive Sentiment: Several upbeat commentary pieces argue Apple’s AI approach avoids the massive infrastructure spending weighing on peers, while China partnership news with Alibaba could strengthen the company’s consumer AI strategy. Why Is Alibaba Stock Gaining Monday? Neutral Sentiment: Some articles highlight that Apple’s stock is near record highs and may be flashing technical warning signals after a strong run, suggesting traders may be cautious into earnings. Apple Stock Sends Major Warning Signal as Momentum Hits Peak Apple stock’s 12-day momentum triggers sell signal not seen since 2020 Negative Sentiment: Investors are also weighing legal risk from Apple’s lawsuit against OpenAI, which could signal rising competition in AI hardware and add uncertainty around Apple’s broader AI ambitions. Apple’s Sues OpenAI, But Leaves Jony Ives Out of It. Here’s Why Apple Profile (Free Report)

Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) is a multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California, founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. The company designs, develops and sells consumer electronics, software and services. Over its history Apple has evolved from personal computers to a broad portfolio that spans mobile devices, wearables, home entertainment and digital services.

Apple’s principal hardware products include the iPhone smartphone, iPad tablet, Mac personal computers, Apple Watch wearable devices and a range of accessories such as AirPods and HomePod.

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D.A. Davidson & CO. grew its position in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META – Free Report) by 5.1% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 96,569 shares of the social networking company’s stock after purchasing an additional 4,701 shares during the period. D.A. Davidson & CO.’s holdings in Meta Platforms were worth $55,250,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. First National Bank Sioux Falls lifted its position in Meta Platforms by 0.7% in the 4th quarter. First National Bank Sioux Falls now owns 2,001 shares of the social networking company’s stock worth $1,321,000 after buying an additional 14 shares during the last quarter. Levin Capital Strategies L.P. grew its position in Meta Platforms by 1.4% during the fourth quarter. Levin Capital Strategies L.P. now owns 984 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $649,000 after acquiring an additional 14 shares during the last quarter. Vista Capital Partners Inc. raised its stake in shares of Meta Platforms by 1.3% during the second quarter. Vista Capital Partners Inc. now owns 1,075 shares of the social networking company’s stock worth $794,000 after acquiring an additional 14 shares in the last quarter. Arcataur Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Meta Platforms by 0.9% during the 4th quarter. Arcataur Capital Management LLC now owns 1,736 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $1,146,000 after purchasing an additional 15 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Acorn Creek Capital LLC grew its holdings in shares of Meta Platforms by 0.7% during the 4th quarter. Acorn Creek Capital LLC now owns 2,118 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $1,398,000 after purchasing an additional 15 shares during the last quarter. 79.91% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several equities analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Arete Research set a $735.00 target price on Meta Platforms and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 2nd. Sanford C. Bernstein decreased their target price on Meta Platforms from $900.00 to $850.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Piper Sandler began coverage on Meta Platforms in a research note on Tuesday, June 2nd. They issued an “overweight” rating for the company. Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of Meta Platforms in a research note on Wednesday, July 8th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus cut their price target on Meta Platforms from $805.00 to $780.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, May 1st. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-six have issued a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $830.45.

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Meta Platforms Stock Down 0.0% Shares of Meta Platforms stock opened at $645.85 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24, a quick ratio of 2.35 and a current ratio of 2.35. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.63 trillion, a PE ratio of 23.48, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.14 and a beta of 1.25. Meta Platforms, Inc. has a 52-week low of $520.26 and a 52-week high of $796.25. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $604.11 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $626.63.

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The social networking company reported $10.44 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $6.67 by $3.77. Meta Platforms had a net margin of 32.84% and a return on equity of 36.93%. The firm had revenue of $56.31 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $55.56 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $6.43 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 33.1% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts anticipate that Meta Platforms, Inc. will post 29.46 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Meta Platforms Dividend Announcement The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 25th. Investors of record on Monday, June 15th were given a dividend of $0.525 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, June 15th. This represents a $2.10 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.3%. Meta Platforms’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 7.63%.

Meta Platforms News Roundup Here are the key news stories impacting Meta Platforms this week:

Positive Sentiment: Bank of America expects Meta to beat second-quarter estimates, citing healthy ad demand and AI-related improvements, with Q2 revenue now seen at $60.6 billion and EPS at $7.50 versus consensus of $60.2 billion and $7.18. Meta Platforms expected to top earnings estimates as ad growth remains healthy, says BofA Positive Sentiment: Investors are also encouraged by reports that Meta could monetize its AI buildout more directly, including a potential large-scale computing deal with Anthropic, which could help justify its heavy capex and reduce valuation pressure. Zuckerberg Is Quietly Turning Meta Into A Compute Provider Ahead Of Q2 Earnings Positive Sentiment: BlackRock’s $12 billion financing for new Meta data centers in Texas underscores strong outside confidence in Meta’s AI infrastructure strategy and signals continued investment in future capacity. BlackRock Leads $12 Billion Financing for New Meta Data Centers in Texas Neutral Sentiment: Commentary around Meta’s expanding AI ambitions and “compute provider” strategy reinforces the bullish AI narrative, but the market is still waiting for proof that the spending will translate into durable returns. Meta’s AI Ambitions Keep Expanding. Is META Stock Keeping Up? Neutral Sentiment: Meta faces a Tennessee trial over claims Instagram was designed to be addictive, adding headline risk and potential legal overhang for the stock. Meta faces Tennessee trial over allegations Instagram was designed to be addictive Negative Sentiment: Reports of temporary Facebook and Instagram outages may add near-term frustration for users and advertisers, though the impact appears more operational than fundamental. Users of Meta’s Facebook, Instagram report suffering some outages Insider Buying and Selling In other news, insider Curtis J. Mahoney sold 2,079 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $609.92, for a total transaction of $1,268,023.68. Following the sale, the insider owned 1,118 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $681,890.56. This trade represents a 65.03% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, COO Javier Olivan sold 3,348 shares of Meta Platforms stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, July 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $600.97, for a total transaction of $2,012,047.56. Following the completion of the sale, the chief operating officer owned 9,498 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $5,708,013.06. This represents a 26.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 37,948 shares of company stock worth $23,184,319. 13.53% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Meta Platforms Company Profile (Free Report)

Meta Platforms, Inc (NASDAQ: META), formerly Facebook, Inc, is a global technology company best known for building social networking services and immersive computing platforms. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company operates a family of consumer-facing products and services that connect users, creators and businesses. In October 2021 the company rebranded as Meta to reflect an expanded strategic focus on augmented and virtual reality technologies alongside its social media businesses.

Meta’s core consumer products include Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger, which enable social networking, messaging, content sharing and community building across mobile and desktop devices.

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Gallagher Capital Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META – Free Report) by 91.6% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 3,854 shares of the social networking company’s stock after acquiring an additional 1,842 shares during the quarter. Meta Platforms comprises about 1.4% of Gallagher Capital Advisors LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 23rd biggest position. Gallagher Capital Advisors LLC’s holdings in Meta Platforms were worth $2,205,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Brighton Jones LLC increased its position in shares of Meta Platforms by 1.7% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 34,551 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $20,230,000 after purchasing an additional 570 shares during the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC raised its holdings in Meta Platforms by 10.2% during the 4th quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 9,456 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $5,537,000 after buying an additional 875 shares during the period. Headwater Capital Co Ltd lifted its position in Meta Platforms by 294.7% in the first quarter. Headwater Capital Co Ltd now owns 150,000 shares of the social networking company’s stock worth $86,454,000 after buying an additional 112,000 shares during the last quarter. Dymon Asia Capital Singapore PTE. LTD. bought a new stake in Meta Platforms in the second quarter worth $213,000. Finally, Capital & Planning LLC bought a new stake in Meta Platforms in the second quarter worth $322,000. 79.91% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Meta Platforms News Summary Here are the key news stories impacting Meta Platforms this week:

Positive Sentiment: Bank of America expects Meta to beat second-quarter estimates, citing healthy ad demand and AI-related improvements, with Q2 revenue now seen at $60.6 billion and EPS at $7.50 versus consensus of $60.2 billion and $7.18. Meta Platforms expected to top earnings estimates as ad growth remains healthy, says BofA Positive Sentiment: Investors are also encouraged by reports that Meta could monetize its AI buildout more directly, including a potential large-scale computing deal with Anthropic, which could help justify its heavy capex and reduce valuation pressure. Zuckerberg Is Quietly Turning Meta Into A Compute Provider Ahead Of Q2 Earnings Positive Sentiment: BlackRock’s $12 billion financing for new Meta data centers in Texas underscores strong outside confidence in Meta’s AI infrastructure strategy and signals continued investment in future capacity. BlackRock Leads $12 Billion Financing for New Meta Data Centers in Texas Neutral Sentiment: Commentary around Meta’s expanding AI ambitions and “compute provider” strategy reinforces the bullish AI narrative, but the market is still waiting for proof that the spending will translate into durable returns. Meta’s AI Ambitions Keep Expanding. Is META Stock Keeping Up? Neutral Sentiment: Meta faces a Tennessee trial over claims Instagram was designed to be addictive, adding headline risk and potential legal overhang for the stock. Meta faces Tennessee trial over allegations Instagram was designed to be addictive Negative Sentiment: Reports of temporary Facebook and Instagram outages may add near-term frustration for users and advertisers, though the impact appears more operational than fundamental. Users of Meta’s Facebook, Instagram report suffering some outages Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of research analysts have weighed in on the stock. Barclays boosted their price objective on shares of Meta Platforms from $800.00 to $830.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Royal Bank Of Canada restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $810.00 target price on shares of Meta Platforms in a report on Monday, June 1st. Sanford C. Bernstein dropped their price target on shares of Meta Platforms from $900.00 to $850.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. Mizuho cut their price target on shares of Meta Platforms from $850.00 to $835.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, May 5th. Finally, Wolfe Research cut their price target on shares of Meta Platforms from $850.00 to $800.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, April 10th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-six have issued a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Meta Platforms currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $830.45.

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Insider Activity at Meta Platforms In other Meta Platforms news, COO Javier Olivan sold 3,348 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, July 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $600.97, for a total value of $2,012,047.56. Following the completion of the sale, the chief operating officer directly owned 9,498 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $5,708,013.06. The trade was a 26.06% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider Curtis J. Mahoney sold 2,079 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $609.92, for a total transaction of $1,268,023.68. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 1,118 shares in the company, valued at $681,890.56. This represents a 65.03% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold 37,948 shares of company stock worth $23,184,319 in the last 90 days. 13.53% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Meta Platforms Stock Performance Shares of Meta Platforms stock opened at $645.85 on Tuesday. The company has a quick ratio of 2.35, a current ratio of 2.35 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $604.11 and its two-hundred day moving average is $626.63. Meta Platforms, Inc. has a 52 week low of $520.26 and a 52 week high of $796.25. The company has a market capitalization of $1.63 trillion, a PE ratio of 23.48, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.14 and a beta of 1.25.

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The social networking company reported $10.44 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $6.67 by $3.77. The business had revenue of $56.31 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $55.56 billion. Meta Platforms had a return on equity of 36.93% and a net margin of 32.84%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 33.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $6.43 earnings per share. As a group, analysts expect that Meta Platforms, Inc. will post 29.46 earnings per share for the current year.

Meta Platforms Announces Dividend The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 25th. Investors of record on Monday, June 15th were paid a $0.525 dividend. This represents a $2.10 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, June 15th. Meta Platforms’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 7.63%.

Meta Platforms Company Profile (Free Report)

Meta Platforms, Inc (NASDAQ: META), formerly Facebook, Inc, is a global technology company best known for building social networking services and immersive computing platforms. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company operates a family of consumer-facing products and services that connect users, creators and businesses. In October 2021 the company rebranded as Meta to reflect an expanded strategic focus on augmented and virtual reality technologies alongside its social media businesses.

Meta’s core consumer products include Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger, which enable social networking, messaging, content sharing and community building across mobile and desktop devices.

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Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) involvement with the artificial intelligence (AI) ‘boom’ has been undergoing numerous and rapid changes in 2026 and, according to Rothschild & Co Redburn analysts, the latest shift is a positive one.

Specifically, the Wall Street analysis firm noted that Meta’s move from consumer AI models to AI tools for small businesses is a step in the right direction, as it explained it would increase margins and returns, widen the technology giant’s moat, and prolong the growth runway.

Thus, Rothschild & Co Redburn maintained the ‘Buy’ rating for Mark Zuckerberg’s firm and increased the 12-month stock price target from $900 to $1,000 – from a 38.5% upside from the press time price of $649.83 to 53.89%.

Elsewhere, the latest Meta stock rating and price target revision is in line with the attitude generally displayed by Wall Street analysts. Indeed, the blue-chip technology giant is overall considered a ‘Strong Buy,’ with 35 positive and 5 ‘Neutral’ recommendations.

Similarly, the average Meta stock price target for the next 12 months is bullish as it forecasts a 24.79% rally to $805.98, per the data Finbold retrieved from TipRanks on July 21.

Wall Street sets Meta stock price target for next 12 months. Source: TipRanks Notably, however, despite being directionally in line, Rothschild & Co Redburn’s forecast is substantially higher than most estimates and just $15 short of the Street high of $1,015.

Meanwhile, there is a risk that the overwhelming institutional positivity toward Meta shares might be obfuscating a series of systemic risks for the company.

To begin with, Mark Zuckerberg’s company has, so far, been stumbling through the ‘AI boom,’ with a series of projects that were, ultimately, either deprioritized or dropped. 

Additionally, previous remarks that the firm likely has a use for its compute led to a decision to rent out said capacity, with Anthropic coming in as a likely buyer. 

The world’s second AI company is already a subscriber to SpaceX’s (NASDAQ: SPCX) data centers, and its entry into the game casts as big a question regarding demand as the decisions to rent out by several blue-chip giants do regarding supply.

Lastly, Meta Platforms’ overall position might be weaker than it appears at face value, considering the staggering scale of its ‘hidden debt,’ while the overall $1.65 trillion figure for it and four other technology firms could be signalling that the entire sector is unstable.

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Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft cut its holdings in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA – Free Report) by 61.1% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 2,655 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock after selling 4,170 shares during the period. Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft’s holdings in Tesla were worth $987,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Networth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Tesla during the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. Chapman Financial Group LLC purchased a new position in Tesla in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Davidson Capital Management Inc. increased its stake in Tesla by 79.4% in the 4th quarter. Davidson Capital Management Inc. now owns 61 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 27 shares during the period. Friedenthal Financial lifted its position in Tesla by 66.7% in the first quarter. Friedenthal Financial now owns 75 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 30 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Prism Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Tesla during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $30,000. 66.20% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Insiders Place Their Bets In other Tesla news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 3,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $450.00, for a total value of $1,350,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 18,106 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,147,700. This represents a 14.21% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, Director Kathleen Wilson-Thompson sold 26,409 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, April 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $378.11, for a total value of $9,985,506.99. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 48,399 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $18,300,145.89. This represents a 35.30% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last quarter, insiders sold 32,015 shares of company stock valued at $12,383,640. 19.90% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Key Tesla News Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

Positive Sentiment: Analysts and strategists still see upside catalysts from Tesla’s Q2 report, especially around robotaxi progress, Cybercab, Optimus, and other AI/autonomy updates that could support a higher valuation. This Analyst Bets On Tesla’s Robotaxi And Cybercab Businesses Ahead Of Q2 Results – Retail Sees Stock Climbing To $450 Positive Sentiment: Tesla’s delivery rebound and stronger-than-expected sales trends have improved sentiment into earnings, with some coverage saying a Q2 beat looks likely and that production growth in Germany could help margins and volume. Tesla’s Earnings Setup: Most of the Good News Is Already Out Positive Sentiment: Bank of America reportedly raised its Tesla forecasts ahead of earnings, reinforcing the view that results and near-term guidance could come in better than feared. Bank of America raises Tesla forecasts ahead of July 22 earnings Positive Sentiment: There are also reports that Tesla is planning a major production boost in Germany, which could support future output and help the company maintain global EV scale. Tesla plans for a major production boost at its plant in Germany Neutral Sentiment: Tesla investors are focused on key earnings questions around margins, AI spending, FSD subscriptions, and whether autonomy can justify the company’s premium valuation. Tesla investors share their most burning questions ahead of earnings Neutral Sentiment: The stock is also being viewed as a major volatility event into earnings, with traders expecting a sizable move but no clear consensus on direction. Here’s How Much Traders See Tesla Stock Moving After Earnings Negative Sentiment: Options traders are betting heavily against Tesla ahead of earnings, reflecting concern that expectations are too high and that the stock may be vulnerable if results disappoint. Options Traders Bet $550M Against Tesla Ahead Of Earnings Negative Sentiment: Several articles warn that Tesla’s AI4 hardware may already be falling behind and that the company’s valuation depends heavily on future autonomy gains, adding pressure if management does not deliver fresh upside. Tesla’s (TSLA) AI4 Hardware May Already Be Falling Behind Negative Sentiment: Competition remains a concern, with BYD’s strong EV deliveries and XPeng teasing a lower-priced rival to the Model Y, highlighting pressure on Tesla’s global dominance and pricing power. BYD Delivered 557,090 Battery-Electric Vehicles in Q2 2026. Here Is What That Means for Tesla’s Global Dominance. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades TSLA has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Citigroup assumed coverage on shares of Tesla in a report on Thursday, July 9th. They issued a “market perform” rating on the stock. Glj Research reissued a “sell” rating on shares of Tesla in a research report on Friday, June 12th. Zacks Research raised shares of Tesla from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, April 28th. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their price objective on shares of Tesla from $475.00 to $500.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. Finally, TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Tesla in a research note on Monday, June 29th. Twenty-one equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twenty-one have assigned a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $408.07.

Read Our Latest Analysis on Tesla

Tesla Stock Performance Tesla stock opened at $369.57 on Tuesday. Tesla, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $297.82 and a fifty-two week high of $498.83. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $407.91 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $405.03. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, a quick ratio of 1.62 and a current ratio of 2.04. The stock has a market cap of $1.39 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 339.06, a PEG ratio of 13.08 and a beta of 1.80.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, April 23rd. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.41 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.39 by $0.02. Tesla had a return on equity of 4.89% and a net margin of 3.95%.The company had revenue of $22.39 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.96 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.27 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 15.8% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, analysts expect that Tesla, Inc. will post 1.34 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Tesla Profile (Free Report)

Tesla, Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) is an American company that designs, manufactures and sells electric vehicles, energy generation and energy storage products. Founded in 2003 by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning, Tesla grew into a vertically integrated mobility and clean‑energy company with Elon Musk serving as its chief executive officer. The company’s stated mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy, reflected in its combined focus on electric drivetrains, battery technology, renewable energy products and software.

Tesla’s automotive business includes a lineup of battery‑electric vehicles and related services.

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Andra AP fonden boosted its stake in shares of CocaCola Company (The) (NYSE:KO – Free Report) by 46.9% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 668,784 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 213,584 shares during the quarter. CocaCola comprises approximately 0.6% of Andra AP fonden’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 20th biggest position. Andra AP fonden’s holdings in CocaCola were worth $50,861,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Anfield Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of CocaCola by 438.8% during the fourth quarter. Anfield Capital Management LLC now owns 361 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 294 shares during the period. Louisbourg Investments Inc. bought a new position in CocaCola during the 1st quarter worth $25,000. Headlands Technologies LLC acquired a new stake in shares of CocaCola during the second quarter worth $26,000. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. boosted its position in shares of CocaCola by 1,081.8% in the fourth quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 390 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 357 shares during the period. Finally, Daytona Street Capital LLC bought a new stake in shares of CocaCola in the fourth quarter valued at about $29,000. 70.26% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key CocaCola News Here are the key news stories impacting CocaCola this week:

Positive Sentiment: Analysts highlighted Coca-Cola’s pricing power and ability to balance higher prices with affordability and volume growth, suggesting the company can protect margins and sustain durable growth in 2026. Coca-Cola’s Pricing Power: Is it Still Driving Growth in 2026? Positive Sentiment: UBS said Coca-Cola’s growth outlook remains strong ahead of Q2 results, with expectations that the company will deliver solid earnings and keep full-year guidance intact, which could support shares if confirmed. Coca-Cola’s Growth Outlook Remains Strong Ahead of Q2 Results, UBS Says Positive Sentiment: Recent coverage also noted that KO is trading near all-time highs as investors rotate away from more volatile AI names, reinforcing Coca-Cola’s appeal as a stable large-cap holding. 5 Stocks Quietly Trading Near All-Time Highs While Everyone Watches the AI Drama (KO) Neutral Sentiment: Coca-Cola picked bankers for a possible India bottler IPO, which could be a long-term strategic move but does not yet provide enough detail on valuation, timing, or financial impact. Coca-Cola picks bankers for its India bottler IPO Neutral Sentiment: Multiple pieces of analyst and technical commentary are keeping KO in focus before earnings, but they are mostly reiterating existing bullish sentiment rather than revealing a fresh catalyst. Coca-Cola Stock in Focus: A Look at the Earnings, Analyst Activity, Technical Picture Negative Sentiment: Some commentary argues KO is trading at a premium valuation versus peers, which could limit upside if upcoming earnings or guidance fail to exceed expectations. Coca-Cola: Safety Has A Price, But Right Now, It’s A Premium One Insider Transactions at CocaCola In other news, Chairman James Quincey sold 436,296 shares of CocaCola stock in a transaction dated Friday, June 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $80.13, for a total value of $34,960,398.48. Following the completion of the transaction, the chairman owned 122,833 shares in the company, valued at $9,842,608.29. This trade represents a 78.03% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, EVP Nancy Quan sold 31,625 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $80.93, for a total transaction of $2,559,411.25. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 223,330 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $18,074,096.90. This trade represents a 12.40% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders sold a total of 899,905 shares of company stock worth $71,832,315 in the last quarter. Insiders own 0.90% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets Several analysts have weighed in on KO shares. Citigroup lifted their price objective on shares of CocaCola from $91.00 to $97.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. Morgan Stanley set a $89.00 price target on CocaCola in a research report on Wednesday, June 10th. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $83.00 price objective on CocaCola in a report on Thursday, July 9th. Barclays raised their price target on CocaCola from $85.00 to $89.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on CocaCola from $85.00 to $90.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Fourteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $89.20.

Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on CocaCola

CocaCola Price Performance KO stock opened at $82.07 on Tuesday. The company has a market capitalization of $353.09 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.81, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.26 and a beta of 0.34. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.09, a quick ratio of 1.15 and a current ratio of 1.36. CocaCola Company has a 52-week low of $65.35 and a 52-week high of $85.68. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $81.31 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $77.77.

CocaCola (NYSE:KO – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 28th. The company reported $0.86 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.81 by $0.05. The firm had revenue of $12.47 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.24 billion. CocaCola had a net margin of 27.80% and a return on equity of 40.55%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.73 EPS. CocaCola has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.240-3.270 EPS. Research analysts expect that CocaCola Company will post 3.26 EPS for the current fiscal year.

CocaCola Dividend Announcement The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 1st. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 15th will be issued a dividend of $0.53 per share. This represents a $2.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 15th. CocaCola’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 66.67%.

About CocaCola (Free Report)

The Coca‑Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a global beverage manufacturer, marketer and distributor best known for its flagship Coca‑Cola soda. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company develops and sells concentrates, syrups and finished beverages across a broad portfolio of brands. Its product range spans sparkling soft drinks, bottled water, sports drinks, juices, ready‑to‑drink teas and coffees, and other still beverages, marketed under both global and regional brand names.

Coca‑Cola’s brand portfolio includes widely recognized names such as Coca‑Cola, Diet Coke, Coca‑Cola Zero Sugar, Sprite, Fanta, Minute Maid, Powerade and Dasani, and in recent years the company has expanded into the coffee and premium beverage categories through acquisitions such as Costa Coffee.

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SummaryCoca-Cola remains a hold due to its elevated valuation multiple despite strong recent performance and robust fundamentals.KO consistently delivers top-tier organic growth, outperforming peers by up to 300 bps since 2017 and achieving 10% organic revenue growth in Q1 2026.Free cash flow conversion exceeds 90%, with over 70% returned to shareholders via dividends, reinforcing KO's shareholder-friendly capital allocation.Despite optimism for 2026 results and operational excellence, KO's forward P/E above 25x limits further multiple expansion versus peers like PEP. Getty Images

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Uber Technologies (UBER - Free Report) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. So, it might be a good idea to review some of the factors that might affect the near-term performance of the stock.

Shares of this ride-hailing company have returned +1% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.6% change. The Zacks Internet - Services industry, to which Uber belongs, has lost 3.9% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term?

Although media reports or rumors about a significant change in a company's business prospects usually cause its stock to trend and lead to an immediate price change, there are always certain fundamental factors that ultimately drive the buy-and-hold decision.

Earnings Estimate RevisionsHere at Zacks, we prioritize appraising the change in the projection of a company's future earnings over anything else. That's because we believe the present value of its future stream of earnings is what determines the fair value for its stock.

Our analysis is essentially based on how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to take the latest business trends into account. When earnings estimates for a company go up, the fair value for its stock goes up as well. And when a stock's fair value is higher than its current market price, investors tend to buy the stock, resulting in its price moving upward. Because of this, empirical studies indicate a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock price movements.

For the current quarter, Uber is expected to post earnings of $0.83 per share, indicating a change of +31.8% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -0.1% over the last 30 days.

The consensus earnings estimate of $2.98 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of -43.8%. This estimate has changed +1.2% over the last 30 days.

For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $4.43 indicates a change of +48.6% from what Uber is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed +0.4%.

With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is a more conclusive indicator of a stock's near-term price performance, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Uber.

The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:

12 Month EPS

Revenue Growth ForecastWhile earnings growth is arguably the most superior indicator of a company's financial health, nothing happens as such if a business isn't able to grow its revenues. After all, it's nearly impossible for a company to increase its earnings for an extended period without increasing its revenues. So, it's important to know a company's potential revenue growth.

In the case of Uber, the consensus sales estimate of $14.2 billion for the current quarter points to a year-over-year change of +12.3%. The $57.89 billion and $66.86 billion estimates for the current and next fiscal years indicate changes of +11.3% and +15.5%, respectively.

Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryUber reported revenues of $13.2 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +14.5%. EPS of $0.72 for the same period compares with $0.83 a year ago.

Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $13.28 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of -0.59%. The EPS surprise was +2.86%.

Over the last four quarters, Uber surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times. The company topped consensus revenue estimates three times over this period.

ValuationWithout considering a stock's valuation, no investment decision can be efficient. In predicting a stock's future price performance, it's crucial to determine whether its current price correctly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects.

Comparing the current value of a company's valuation multiples, such as its price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), to its own historical values helps ascertain whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, whereas comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of how reasonable its stock price is.

As part of the Zacks Style Scores system, the Zacks Value Style Score (which evaluates both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics) organizes stocks into five groups ranging from A to F (A is better than B; B is better than C; and so on), making it helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.

Uber is graded C on this front, indicating that it is trading at par with its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.

Bottom LineThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Uber. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

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LISBON, July 21 (Reuters) - Alphabet's Google (GOOGL.O), opens new tab has successfully connected a new transatlantic subsea cable to Sines in Portugal, it said on Tuesday, adding another U.S.-Europe ​data route as demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence services ‌surges.

Google's Nuvem, named after the Portuguese word for "cloud", links Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, with Sines, south of Lisbon, via Bermuda and the Azores.

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The Nuvem cable system, which spans about ​7,000 km (4,350 miles), comprises 16 fibre pairs with a total design capacity ​of around 384 terabits per second.

Giorgia Abeltino, head of government ⁠affairs and public policy for Google Cloud EMEA, said Nuvem was part of ​a wider vision for Portugal and Europe to invest in the strategic infrastructure ​underpinning the digital economy.

Subsea cables form the backbone of the world wide web, carrying more than 95% of global data traffic.

Two high-capacity subsea cables already link Portugal with other continents — ​the Google-owned Equiano cable that runs to South Africa via other African ​countries, and the EllaLink that runs to Brazil from Sines.

State Reform and Innovation Minister Goncalo ‌Matias said ⁠Nuvem was part of a broader strategy to make Portugal a hub for data centres, AI and innovation, while bolstering Europe's digital resilience and sovereignty.

"Portugal is becoming what geography always invited us to be — the Atlantic gateway of ​Europe, the meeting point ​of three continents: ⁠Europe, Africa, and the Americas," he said at the cable landing ceremony.

Portugal's Atlantic coastline positions it as a prime ​hub for intercontinental subsea cables, helping to turn the country ​into a ⁠magnet for AI-driven data centres.

Lisbon also seeks to leverage abundant low-cost renewable energy from hydro, solar and wind sources, with more than 2.6 gigawatts of capacity under ⁠development.

The ​pipeline is led by the 1.2-GW Start Campus ​project in Sines, which is set to benefit from Microsoft's MSFT.O AI infrastructure investments, and is expected to ​grow substantially in the years ahead.

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The artificial intelligence boom continues to reshape the technology landscape in 2026. Demand for AI computing power has surged so dramatically that even industry giants struggle to keep pace. 

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG | GOOG Price Prediction), Google’s parent company, stands at the center of this shift. Its Google Cloud segment delivered standout results, posting roughly $22.8 billion in revenue in Q2 2026 — a 67% jump year-over-year — while the company’s overall revenue reached $116.91 billion, up 21.2%. Yet behind these gains lies a persistent challenge: compute capacity constraints that have forced tough choices.

The Compute Crunch Hits Home Google Cloud has become Alphabet’s primary growth engine. In Q1 2026, the division generated $20 billion in revenue, up 63% year-over-year, with a backlog that swelled to $462 billion. CEO Sundar Pichai noted on the earnings call that revenue would have been higher without compute limitations. Reports indicate the company even had to turn down portions of major customer requests, including capacity Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) sought earlier this year, as infrastructure struggled to match explosive AI demand.

This shortage isn’t abstract. Capital expenditures climbed sharply, with Alphabet raising full-year 2026 guidance to $180 billion to $190 billion to expand data centers, servers, and custom chips. Free cash flow felt the pressure in earlier quarters, yet the $462 billion backlog — more than 10 times 2025’s full-year cloud revenue of $43.2 billion — signals customers stand ready to spend once capacity opens up. 

For investors, this highlights both opportunity and execution risk. Alphabet’s ability to convert that backlog into sustained high-teens or better revenue growth will separate it from peers facing similar bottlenecks.

Demand is so high that Google is turning away giants like Meta—unlocking this $462 billion backlog requires a radical shift in specialized silicon. © 24/7 Wall St. A New Targeted Efficiency Breakthrough Enter Frozen v2, Google’s latest internal chip project. According to reports from The Information, this specialized server chip embeds key portions of the Gemini AI model’s architecture directly into silicon. Unlike general-purpose Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) that handle varied workloads, Frozen v2 hardwires Gemini’s underlying blueprint. This reduces unnecessary calculations and data movement during inference — the process of generating AI responses.

Engineers project Frozen v2 could deliver six to 10 times more tokens per unit of power than current TPUs. Deployment is targeted for 2028 as a specialized complement rather than a TPU replacement, with smaller production volumes initially. The approach evolved from an earlier concept of embedding model weights; the v2 version focuses on architecture for greater flexibility across Gemini iterations.

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Imagine it like customizing the engine specifically for your most popular car model instead of using a versatile but less optimized one. By easing the load on existing infrastructure, Frozen v2 could unlock meaningful additional capacity without proportionally massive new builds. That directly addresses the shortages constraining Google Cloud today.

Efficiency as the Next Moat Smart investors recognize Alphabet’s full-stack advantage here. The company designs its own chips, software, and models, then runs them at scale in its cloud. Frozen v2 builds on that integration. While risks remain — including the chip’s compatibility with future Gemini versions and the 2028 timeline — success would improve margins and let Google Cloud capture more of that $462 billion backlog.

Alphabet trades at a forward P/E of less than 24x with strong free cash flow generation historically. Compare that to peers pouring similar sums into AI infrastructure with less vertical control. Google Cloud’s operating margin expanded to 32.9% in recent quarters from 17.8%, showing leverage as utilization rises.

Key Takeaway Frozen v2 won’t solve every capacity issue overnight, but it represents a pragmatic, high-impact step toward turning AI demand into reliable profits. For long-term shareholders, Alphabet’s ability to innovate its way through constraints — while generating $160 billion in trailing net income — reinforces its position as a core holding. 

In the end, the companies that deliver efficient compute at scale will claim the biggest share of the AI prize.

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Fishman Jay A Ltd. MI lessened its holdings in shares of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT – Free Report) by 1.0% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 148,848 shares of the software giant’s stock after selling 1,439 shares during the period. Microsoft accounts for approximately 4.9% of Fishman Jay A Ltd. MI’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 5th biggest holding. Fishman Jay A Ltd. MI’s holdings in Microsoft were worth $55,099,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in MSFT. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its stake in Microsoft by 2.3% during the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 717,942,580 shares of the software giant’s stock worth $347,211,391,000 after acquiring an additional 15,955,898 shares in the last quarter. State Street Corp boosted its stake in Microsoft by 2.1% in the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 306,150,608 shares of the software giant’s stock valued at $148,060,557,000 after acquiring an additional 6,388,930 shares in the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Microsoft by 1.1% during the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 182,618,400 shares of the software giant’s stock worth $88,056,019,000 after purchasing an additional 1,911,142 shares during the last quarter. Morgan Stanley grew its holdings in shares of Microsoft by 0.8% during the fourth quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 121,220,561 shares of the software giant’s stock worth $58,624,690,000 after purchasing an additional 980,439 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Norges Bank acquired a new stake in shares of Microsoft during the fourth quarter worth about $50,664,631,000. 71.13% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Microsoft News Roundup Here are the key news stories impacting Microsoft this week:

Positive Sentiment: Microsoft announced an expanded strategic partnership with AMD to deploy Helios systems across Azure, reinforcing its AI infrastructure buildout and giving the stock a near-term boost. Microsoft expands AMD partnership with Helios AI infrastructure deployment on Azure Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentators are framing Microsoft as attractively valued ahead of earnings, with some highlighting upside from Azure growth, AI execution, and Copilot adoption if management delivers strong commentary. Microsoft Stock Price Offers ‘Attractive Entry Point,’ Says Deutsche Bank Ahead of Q2 Earnings Neutral Sentiment: Microsoft is approaching fiscal Q4 earnings on July 29, and investors are watching for updates on Azure growth, AI spending, and whether Copilot is gaining traction. Microsoft earnings to spotlight Azure growth, AI spending Negative Sentiment: Sentiment is also being weighed down by a new securities-fraud lawsuit tied to prior AI/Copilot disclosures, which could add legal and reputational overhang ahead of earnings. MSFT Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Microsoft Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit Insider Activity at Microsoft In other Microsoft news, CEO Judson Althoff sold 15,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, June 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $460.99, for a total value of $7,145,345.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 110,477 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $50,928,792.23. This trade represents a 12.30% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, EVP Takeshi Numoto sold 4,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $402.84, for a total transaction of $1,812,780.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 47,468 shares in the company, valued at approximately $19,122,009.12. This trade represents a 8.66% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 23,762 shares of company stock worth $10,508,361 over the last three months. 0.03% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Microsoft Stock Up 2.2% Shares of Microsoft stock opened at $402.29 on Tuesday. Microsoft Corporation has a one year low of $349.20 and a one year high of $555.45. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08, a quick ratio of 1.27 and a current ratio of 1.28. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $400.07 and a two-hundred day moving average of $410.17. The company has a market cap of $2.99 trillion, a P/E ratio of 23.95, a PEG ratio of 1.19 and a beta of 1.13.

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 29th. The software giant reported $4.27 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.06 by $0.21. Microsoft had a net margin of 39.34% and a return on equity of 31.94%. The firm had revenue of $82.89 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $81.44 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $3.46 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 18.3% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts forecast that Microsoft Corporation will post 16.71 earnings per share for the current year.

Microsoft Dividend Announcement The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 10th. Investors of record on Thursday, August 20th will be paid a $0.91 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 20th. This represents a $3.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.9%. Microsoft’s payout ratio is 21.67%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on the company. Robert W. Baird reduced their price objective on Microsoft from $540.00 to $500.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 15th. Barclays reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of Microsoft in a report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Bank of America assumed coverage on shares of Microsoft in a research report on Tuesday, March 24th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $500.00 price target for the company. Rothschild & Co Redburn reduced their target price on shares of Microsoft from $450.00 to $400.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, April 23rd. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Microsoft in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. Forty-two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $557.46.

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Microsoft Company Profile (Free Report)

Microsoft Corporation is a global technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington. Founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft develops, licenses and supports a broad range of software products, services and devices for consumers, enterprises and governments worldwide. Its operations span personal computing, productivity software, cloud infrastructure, enterprise applications, developer tools and gaming.

Microsoft’s product portfolio includes the Windows operating system and the Microsoft 365 suite of productivity and collaboration tools (Office apps, Outlook, Teams).

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Clearwave Capital LLC increased its holdings in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT – Free Report) by 144.0% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 12,489 shares of the software giant’s stock after buying an additional 7,370 shares during the period. Microsoft accounts for 3.2% of Clearwave Capital LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 5th biggest position. Clearwave Capital LLC’s holdings in Microsoft were worth $4,623,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the business. Taylor Securities Services Inc. bought a new position in Microsoft during the fourth quarter worth $2,616,000. Werba Rubin Papier Wealth Management grew its position in shares of Microsoft by 15.7% during the 4th quarter. Werba Rubin Papier Wealth Management now owns 12,492 shares of the software giant’s stock valued at $6,041,000 after buying an additional 1,698 shares during the last quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC grew its position in shares of Microsoft by 2,332.1% during the 4th quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 6,746,017 shares of the software giant’s stock valued at $3,262,509,000 after buying an additional 6,468,645 shares during the last quarter. World Investment Advisors raised its stake in Microsoft by 22.1% during the fourth quarter. World Investment Advisors now owns 272,424 shares of the software giant’s stock worth $131,750,000 after acquiring an additional 49,371 shares during the period. Finally, Overbrook Management Corp lifted its holdings in Microsoft by 2.8% in the fourth quarter. Overbrook Management Corp now owns 87,535 shares of the software giant’s stock worth $42,334,000 after acquiring an additional 2,384 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 71.13% of the company’s stock.

Microsoft Stock Performance NASDAQ:MSFT opened at $402.29 on Tuesday. The company has a 50-day moving average of $400.07 and a 200-day moving average of $410.17. The firm has a market cap of $2.99 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.95, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.19 and a beta of 1.13. The company has a current ratio of 1.28, a quick ratio of 1.27 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08. Microsoft Corporation has a twelve month low of $349.20 and a twelve month high of $555.45.

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The software giant reported $4.27 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.06 by $0.21. The business had revenue of $82.89 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $81.44 billion. Microsoft had a return on equity of 31.94% and a net margin of 39.34%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 18.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $3.46 EPS. Analysts forecast that Microsoft Corporation will post 16.71 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Microsoft Announces Dividend The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 10th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, August 20th will be paid a dividend of $0.91 per share. This represents a $3.64 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, August 20th. Microsoft’s payout ratio is 21.67%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of brokerages have commented on MSFT. Rothschild & Co Redburn decreased their target price on Microsoft from $450.00 to $400.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. HSBC dropped their target price on Microsoft from $593.00 to $571.00 in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Sanford C. Bernstein cut Microsoft from an “outperform” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, July 6th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Microsoft in a report on Monday, July 6th. Finally, Argus reduced their target price on shares of Microsoft from $620.00 to $510.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Forty-two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $557.46.

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Insider Activity In other news, EVP Amy Coleman sold 1,262 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $411.34, for a total value of $519,111.08. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 46,003 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $18,922,874.02. This trade represents a 2.67% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, EVP Takeshi Numoto sold 4,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $402.84, for a total value of $1,812,780.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 47,468 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $19,122,009.12. The trade was a 8.66% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 23,762 shares of company stock worth $10,508,361 over the last quarter. Corporate insiders own 0.03% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Microsoft Here are the key news stories impacting Microsoft this week:

Positive Sentiment: Microsoft announced an expanded strategic partnership with AMD to deploy Helios systems across Azure, reinforcing its AI infrastructure buildout and giving the stock a near-term boost. Microsoft expands AMD partnership with Helios AI infrastructure deployment on Azure Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentators are framing Microsoft as attractively valued ahead of earnings, with some highlighting upside from Azure growth, AI execution, and Copilot adoption if management delivers strong commentary. Microsoft Stock Price Offers ‘Attractive Entry Point,’ Says Deutsche Bank Ahead of Q2 Earnings Neutral Sentiment: Microsoft is approaching fiscal Q4 earnings on July 29, and investors are watching for updates on Azure growth, AI spending, and whether Copilot is gaining traction. Microsoft earnings to spotlight Azure growth, AI spending Negative Sentiment: Sentiment is also being weighed down by a new securities-fraud lawsuit tied to prior AI/Copilot disclosures, which could add legal and reputational overhang ahead of earnings. MSFT Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Microsoft Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit Microsoft Profile (Free Report)

Microsoft Corporation is a global technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington. Founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft develops, licenses and supports a broad range of software products, services and devices for consumers, enterprises and governments worldwide. Its operations span personal computing, productivity software, cloud infrastructure, enterprise applications, developer tools and gaming.

Microsoft’s product portfolio includes the Windows operating system and the Microsoft 365 suite of productivity and collaboration tools (Office apps, Outlook, Teams).

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